Kristina
@skwina.bsky.social
Mom/wife, writer/nerd, Mets/Celtics.
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Every year on Memorial Day, I share this video of French caretakers who take sand from Omaha Beach in Normandy, and scrub them into the letters to give them the gold coloring.
They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died.
France also gave us this land as American soil.
They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died.
France also gave us this land as American soil.
May 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Every year on Memorial Day, I share this video of French caretakers who take sand from Omaha Beach in Normandy, and scrub them into the letters to give them the gold coloring.
They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died.
France also gave us this land as American soil.
They do this for all 9,386 US soldiers who died.
France also gave us this land as American soil.
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Every so far visible metric about congestion pricing in New York City in here would seem to be positive — except for public opinion, which is “Not great, but improving”
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
May 12, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Every so far visible metric about congestion pricing in New York City in here would seem to be positive — except for public opinion, which is “Not great, but improving”
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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THIS THIS THIS
A reminder that every small bit of good you do - whether it be putting art into the world, helping a friend or stranger, donating to a good cause, or just listening to someone who needs to vent - offsets all the evil in the world just a little bit. And sometimes that's just what the world needs.
April 30, 2025 at 5:37 PM
THIS THIS THIS
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It would not be the worst thing in the world if Bluesky became known as the social media site people just hung out at and enjoyed themselves with
April 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
It would not be the worst thing in the world if Bluesky became known as the social media site people just hung out at and enjoyed themselves with
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Dear god let this man cook.
April 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Dear god let this man cook.
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Things you want people to talk about when your approval rating is 39%.
April 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Things you want people to talk about when your approval rating is 39%.
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WAPO: “.. ocean-container bookings from China to the U.S. are down by more than 60 percent ..
“.. The consequence will be ‘empty shelves in U.S. stores in a few weeks and covid-like shortages for consumers ..’”
@davidjlynch.bsky.social @jeffstein.bsky.social
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“.. The consequence will be ‘empty shelves in U.S. stores in a few weeks and covid-like shortages for consumers ..’”
@davidjlynch.bsky.social @jeffstein.bsky.social
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April 27, 2025 at 10:56 PM
WAPO: “.. ocean-container bookings from China to the U.S. are down by more than 60 percent ..
“.. The consequence will be ‘empty shelves in U.S. stores in a few weeks and covid-like shortages for consumers ..’”
@davidjlynch.bsky.social @jeffstein.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
“.. The consequence will be ‘empty shelves in U.S. stores in a few weeks and covid-like shortages for consumers ..’”
@davidjlynch.bsky.social @jeffstein.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Walz: If you say you love freedom but you don't believe freedom is for everybody, then the thing you love is not freedom, it is privilege.
April 24, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Walz: If you say you love freedom but you don't believe freedom is for everybody, then the thing you love is not freedom, it is privilege.
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Women and girls are literally under attack and the narrative that men and boys are struggling in comparison to them is part of that attack. Their “struggle” as it’s so often harped on is that women and girls aren’t just bending the knee to them in all spheres of life
April 22, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Women and girls are literally under attack and the narrative that men and boys are struggling in comparison to them is part of that attack. Their “struggle” as it’s so often harped on is that women and girls aren’t just bending the knee to them in all spheres of life
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Van Hollen: I should also just say, I mentioned the fake margarita, they actually wanted to have the meeting by the side of the pool in the hotel. They want to create this appearance that life was just lovely for Kilmar. Which of course is a big, fat lie.
April 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Van Hollen: I should also just say, I mentioned the fake margarita, they actually wanted to have the meeting by the side of the pool in the hotel. They want to create this appearance that life was just lovely for Kilmar. Which of course is a big, fat lie.
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This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!
April 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
This is an obvious point, but cannot overstated. There is an enormous difference between deporting someone - where they get off a plane as a free citizen in their home country AND FUNNELING THEM INTO A BRUTAL PRISON FROM WHICH THEY HAVE NO CHANCE OF EVER EMERGING!!!
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BECAUSE IT'S NOT ABOUT FIGHTING ANTISEMITISM....
As he uses antisemitism claims to target visas, Rubio chats with influencer who praised Hitler
An interview with Michael Benz, who once wrote Hitler had “some decent points,” exposes the administration’s crackdown as a ruse.
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April 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
BECAUSE IT'S NOT ABOUT FIGHTING ANTISEMITISM....
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Murray Osorio PLLC, counsel for Kilmar Abrego Garcia:
"If the government believes there is a legitimate case to be made, it should present that case in a court of law … not on social media. But that cannot happen until Mr. Abrego Garcia is returned to the United States and given full due process."
"If the government believes there is a legitimate case to be made, it should present that case in a court of law … not on social media. But that cannot happen until Mr. Abrego Garcia is returned to the United States and given full due process."
April 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Murray Osorio PLLC, counsel for Kilmar Abrego Garcia:
"If the government believes there is a legitimate case to be made, it should present that case in a court of law … not on social media. But that cannot happen until Mr. Abrego Garcia is returned to the United States and given full due process."
"If the government believes there is a legitimate case to be made, it should present that case in a court of law … not on social media. But that cannot happen until Mr. Abrego Garcia is returned to the United States and given full due process."
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These stories landed today, within 11 hours of each other.
This presidential administration is a clear and present danger to the American people.
This presidential administration is a clear and present danger to the American people.
April 17, 2025 at 8:29 PM
These stories landed today, within 11 hours of each other.
This presidential administration is a clear and present danger to the American people.
This presidential administration is a clear and present danger to the American people.
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April 17, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Just a reminder that Trump/DOJ continuing to let Abrego Garcia sit in CECOT is *a crime*. Deprivation of rights under color of law is a crime. Was it an "error" at first? Maybe. But once they were aware of the error, and ordered by a judge to return him, and then refusing, it's willful 1/
April 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Just a reminder that Trump/DOJ continuing to let Abrego Garcia sit in CECOT is *a crime*. Deprivation of rights under color of law is a crime. Was it an "error" at first? Maybe. But once they were aware of the error, and ordered by a judge to return him, and then refusing, it's willful 1/
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Dear senators who think you can’t do anything,
Today, Senator Van Hollen - through diplomatic pressure - got a meeting with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador. So that thing you’re thinking about doing? DO IT.
~ All of Us
Today, Senator Van Hollen - through diplomatic pressure - got a meeting with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador. So that thing you’re thinking about doing? DO IT.
~ All of Us
April 18, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Dear senators who think you can’t do anything,
Today, Senator Van Hollen - through diplomatic pressure - got a meeting with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador. So that thing you’re thinking about doing? DO IT.
~ All of Us
Today, Senator Van Hollen - through diplomatic pressure - got a meeting with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador. So that thing you’re thinking about doing? DO IT.
~ All of Us
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i have no doubt that senator van hollen was genuinely concerned for the safety and welfare of abrego garcia BUT ALSO this is what i'm talking about when i say POLITICAL AMBITION. van hollen may well make himself a household name and nationally recognized political figure with this move
April 18, 2025 at 1:38 AM
i have no doubt that senator van hollen was genuinely concerned for the safety and welfare of abrego garcia BUT ALSO this is what i'm talking about when i say POLITICAL AMBITION. van hollen may well make himself a household name and nationally recognized political figure with this move
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April 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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April 17, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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There are so many ambitious Democratic lawmakers who apparently don't understand how fast their star would rise with tangible, direct actions.
Before this week, Sen. Van Hollen was largely known only to Maryland voters and professional political circles.
Now, the country knows his name. That fast.
Before this week, Sen. Van Hollen was largely known only to Maryland voters and professional political circles.
Now, the country knows his name. That fast.
April 18, 2025 at 2:45 AM
There are so many ambitious Democratic lawmakers who apparently don't understand how fast their star would rise with tangible, direct actions.
Before this week, Sen. Van Hollen was largely known only to Maryland voters and professional political circles.
Now, the country knows his name. That fast.
Before this week, Sen. Van Hollen was largely known only to Maryland voters and professional political circles.
Now, the country knows his name. That fast.
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Without due process, this could be you. It could be me. It could be any or all of us.
It doesn’t matter who you voted for. Or the color of your skin.
You must understand what is truly at stake here.
All tyranny needs to thrive is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
It doesn’t matter who you voted for. Or the color of your skin.
You must understand what is truly at stake here.
All tyranny needs to thrive is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
April 16, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Without due process, this could be you. It could be me. It could be any or all of us.
It doesn’t matter who you voted for. Or the color of your skin.
You must understand what is truly at stake here.
All tyranny needs to thrive is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
It doesn’t matter who you voted for. Or the color of your skin.
You must understand what is truly at stake here.
All tyranny needs to thrive is for people of good conscience to remain silent.
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I can't emphasize enough that the most important thing journalists can do right now is publish exactly this kind of article
April 16, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I can't emphasize enough that the most important thing journalists can do right now is publish exactly this kind of article